maintenance - Polaris
maintenance - Polaris
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MAINTENANCE<br />
Battery<br />
Battery Charging (Conventional Battery)<br />
1. Remove the battery from the vehicle to prevent damage from leaking<br />
or spilled electrolyte during charging. See page 87.<br />
2. Charge the battery with a charging output no larger than 1/10 of the<br />
battery’s amp/hr rating. Charge as needed to raise the specific gravity<br />
to 1.270 or greater.<br />
3. Reinstall the battery. See page 88. Make sure the positive terminal is<br />
toward the driver’s side of the vehicle.<br />
Battery Charging (Sealed Battery)<br />
The following battery charging instructions apply only to the installation<br />
of a sealed battery. Read all instructions before proceeding with the<br />
installation of this battery.<br />
The sealed battery is already filled with electrolyte and has been sealed<br />
and fully charged at the factory. Never pry the sealing strip off or add<br />
any other fluid to this battery.<br />
The single most important thing about maintaining a sealed battery is to<br />
keep it fully charged. Since the battery is sealed and the sealing strip<br />
cannot be removed, you must use a voltmeter or multimeter to measure<br />
DC voltage.<br />
WARNING! An overheated battery may explode, causing severe injury or<br />
death. Always watch charging times carefully. Stop charging if the battery<br />
becomes very warm to the touch. Allow it to cool before resuming charging.<br />
For a refresh charge, follow all instructions carefully.<br />
1. Check the battery voltage with a voltmeter or multimeter. A fully<br />
charged battery will register 12.8 V or higher.<br />
2. If the voltage is less than 12.8 volts, recharge the battery at 1.2 amps<br />
or less until battery voltage is 12.8 or greater.<br />
3. When using an automatic charger, refer to the charger manufacturer's<br />
instructions for recharging. When using a constant current<br />
charger, use the guidelines on the next page for recharging.<br />
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